Guilty as Sock!
| Guilty as Sock! | |
|---|---|
 Steam edition cover | |
| Developer(s) | Demon Max |
| Publisher(s) | Demon Max |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | May 29, 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Party |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Guilty as Sock! is a 2025 party video game developed and published by Demon Max.
Gameplay
[edit]Guilty as Sock! is a party video game for three to nine players.[1] Set in a fictional courtroom, the game is played through online multiplayer, with voice chat being a requirement for all.[2] A case, the details of which are decided by the prosecutor, is revealed to all players at the start of the game, based on which they interact with each other throughout.[3][4]
Each player takes a role, such as the judge, attorney, prosecutor, witness, bailiff, journalist, or jury. Each role, played in first person as a sock puppet, has an unique ability used to impact gameplay.[2] The prosecutor and attorney each have a set of randomly-selected evidence cards, which they use to prove or disprove the defendant's innocence and sway the judge, who has the power to silence lawyers, declare verdicts, and instruct other players.[3][4][5] The other roles, which are optional, add additional elements to gameplay. For example, the bailiff may assault other players, while the journalist may create and submit new evidence.[4] Each player has, in addition to their role power, several paper balls they may throw at others to temporarily stun them.[2]
There is no limit to the duration of a game, which ends when the judge declares a verdict.[4]
Development and release
[edit]Guilty as Sock! was created by indie developer Demon Max and released for Windows and MacOS through Steam on May 29, 2025, following a brief period in demo.[6][7][8]
Reception
[edit]Guilty as Sock! received positive reviews upon release.[2][3] Its extensive player interaction received praise from critics, with Elie Gould of PC Gamer describing it as "the perfect arena" for "unsettled beef".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Kartasinski, Aleksander (June 3, 2025). "How many players can play Guilty as Sock". Gamepressure. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Guilty as Sock! PC". Gry-Online (in Polish). May 31, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c Igarashi (May 23, 2025). "裁判官, 検察官, 弁護士に分かれて議論を行う裁判パーティゲーム「Guilty as Sock!」, 5月29日にSteamでリリース決定" ['Guilty as Sock!', a trial party game divided into judges, prosecutors, and lawyers, to be released on Steam on May 29th]. 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Gould, Elie (June 5, 2025). "Guilty as Sock may be the only game where you can sue Master Chief for indecent exposure and then write sensational articles about Mr. Bean committing financial fraud". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Prescott, Shaun (June 2, 2025). "Five under-the-radar Steam games from last week, including courtroom socks and a 'yoyovania'". Yahoo Tech. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Guilty as Sock! - Six One Indie Showcase 2025 Trailer. IGN. May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 22, 2025). "Guilty as Sock! launches May 28". Gematsu. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ T0@st (May 30, 2025). "Demon Max Launches 'Guilty as Sock!' on Steam". TechPowerUp. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
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